People in the United States often talk about the “Big Three”: American, Delta, and United. The companies, formed through numerous mergers over the years, all present themselves as follows: Heritage carriers, Giving the United States three national airlines instead of one. in the sky I flew with the smallest of the three, United, which has a fleet of about nine hundred aircraft.
pre-ascent
Today’s thirteen-hour flight takes us from San Francisco to Oakland. The flight will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, United’s flagship aircraft. The flight departs late in the evening, after all the flights to Europe have left. The airport is therefore quiet and, thanks to nice extras like a panoramic terrace after the controls, it’s easy to while away the time in the otherwise boring airport.
comfort
Although the Boeing 777 is a frequently used aircraft, it is definitely not our favourite for long-haul flights. Originally designed for a 3-3-3 layout, the aircraft is now fitted by almost every airline with an extra seat in the middle row, resulting in a 3-4-3 layout. This ensures that the often cramped seats become even tighter, meaning you sit comfortably across from other passengers. However, the aircraft is narrower at the back, meaning there are still a few rows in the 2-4-2 layout. Although these seats are also a bit more expensive with United, they are a good option when travelling as a couple. The notable advantage is the extra privacy, but this is of course offset by the fact that the seats are located at the back of the plane and therefore close to the lavatories. Additionally, the sound of the engines can be heard more clearly, although this can be largely filtered out with a Noise cancellation headphones.
The seats are nothing special, but they meet all expectations for a thirteen-hour flight. Power outlets, pillows and blankets are provided. He – She On a fun trip From United modern and well above average. Trip map Very spacious, just like the selection of movies and series. Free on-board Wi-Fi is available for messaging services such as WhatsApp. Full internet access requires an additional fee.
service
Even though the departure time is around midnight, a full evening meal is served. The meal itself is nothing special, but it is comparable to any regular airline meal. However, the United crew knows how to take the flight to the next level. During the night cabin attendees It is arranged along the aisle with drinks and snacks, at least once an hour. The cabin and toilets are cleaned constantly, so it is not noticeable that they are shared with more than three hundred passengers. After a very pleasant night, a hot breakfast is served, after which the plane arrives at Auckland Airport a little earlier than scheduled.
Conclusion
United is often an overlooked option, especially among Dutch travelers. The airline flies direct from Schiphol to San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Newark and Washington, but is often overlooked due to Delta’s large presence.
However, United’s service is simply excellent. After all, most economy seats are very similar and no one would choose a flight for those few extra movies in the catalogue. However, the company managed to make a big difference with its very hospitable and caring cabin crew throughout the flight. An airline that managed to make a comfortable thirteen-hour flight deserves great credit!
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